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smooth operator

[ smooth op-uh-rey-ter ]

noun

  1. a person who achieves social success or manipulates others through a calm, charming, and persuasive manner:

    I never know if he’s genuine or just playing me—he's a slick talker and smooth operator who gets what he wants.

  2. someone who performs a task with great skill and grace:

    This lawyer is highly recommended as a smooth operator—astute, personable, and committed to her clients' interests.

  3. something, such as a machine, computer program, etc., that is easy to use and runs flawlessly:

    Both engines are smooth operators, but the EX version of the car brings a little more pep to passing.

  4. a food or drink with a fine or mellow flavor, creamy texture, etc.:

    Our house ale is a smooth operator with robust flavors of molasses, caramel, and roasted malts.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of smooth operator1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

The nature of the show aside, the president brings a fair amount of Smooth Operator cheesiness to his performance.

The silver-haired Hinton is widely described as a smooth operator.

The Situation is really aggressive—literally picking up girls and placing them on counters—and you're more of a smooth operator.

But Gaspard, a “smooth operator,” according to one DNC political organizer, is not shy about wading into a fight.

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